Boyd Holbrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boyd Holbrook
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Holbrook in April 2018
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Robert Boyd Holbrook
September 1, 1981 Prestonsburg, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Tatiana Pajkovic (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Boyd Holbrook (born September 1, 1981) is an American actor. He is famous for his roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might know him as DEA agent Steve Murphy in the Netflix series Narcos. He also played the scary Corinthian in The Sandman. In movies, he was the villain Donald Pierce in Logan and Klaber in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Boyd Holbrook was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. His parents are Ellen and Don Holbrook. He also has an older sister named Delora.
How He Started His Career
Boyd was discovered while working as a carpenter for a theater in Kentucky. Soon after, in 2001, he signed with a modeling agency called Elite Models. He also worked with other top agencies.
Modeling Work
As a model, Boyd worked for many famous fashion brands. These include Dior, Gucci, Versace, Hugo Boss, and Calvin Klein. He even appeared in a special photo exhibition and a book called "Omahyra & Boyd."
Learning to Act
Boyd didn't just jump into acting. He studied hard at the William Esper Studio. This program taught him acting skills. He also took classes at New York University to learn about making films.
Acting Roles and Famous Characters
Boyd Holbrook has played many different characters in movies and TV shows.
Early Acting Roles
One of his first acting jobs was in a music video for the band Permanent Me. He also showed his artistic side by working as a photographer. He even had his own art show in New York City, where he displayed his sculptures.
Breakthrough Roles
In 2014, Boyd appeared in the thrilling movie Gone Girl. He played a character named Jeff.
His career really took off when he starred in the Netflix series Narcos. In this show, he played a real-life DEA agent named Steve Murphy. He was part of the main cast for the first two seasons.
Playing Villains and Heroes
In 2017, Boyd played a major villain in the superhero movie Logan. He was Donald Pierce, a character with special powers.
He also starred in another Netflix thriller, In the Shadow of the Moon, in 2019. In this movie, he played Thomas Lockhart.
In 2021, Boyd was chosen for a big role in The Sandman, another Netflix series. He plays the creepy character called The Corinthian.
Working with Legends
In 2023, Boyd joined the cast of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. He played Klaber, a Nazi character. While filming, he learned a lot from the legendary actor Harrison Ford. Boyd said that Harrison Ford taught him to always make sure a scene feels right before moving on. He also worked again with James Mangold, who directed Logan.
Personal Life
Boyd Holbrook is married to Danish artist Tatiana Pajkovic. They got married in 2018. They have two children together, a son born in 2018 and a daughter born in 2024.
Awards and Recognition
Boyd Holbrook has received awards and nominations for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Hamptons International Film Festival | Breakthrough Performer | The Host | Won | |
| 2014 | Milano International Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Little Accidents | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | A Complete Unknown | Nominated |
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Boyd Holbrook in April 2018
See also
In Spanish: Boyd Holbrook para niños
